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Anna Filly Photography

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An Autumn Wedding at Cousiac Manor in Lanexa, Virginia | Brandy + Andrew

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Brandy stood still, allowing for her momma and bridesmaids to fasten the final buttons on her gown.   Today she would share a first look with the first man she had ever loved and a last look with the man she would spend the rest of her life with.  Standing tall, she breathed a breath and looked at herself in the mirror.  Her veil was placed in her hair.  Stepping outside into the warm, windy day, there the first man stood, back turned, waiting for her.  Biting her lip slightly to hold back tears, she made her wait towards him and tapped his shoulder softly.  Brandy’s daddy turned to face her and his eyes began to glisten with joy.  His little girl was now a woman, elegantly dressed and ready to marry the man of her dreams.  They shared a quiet embrace and breathed the moment in, tears slowly making their way down in soft streams.
The moment finally came when Brandy was to be escorted down the aisle by her daddy and given away to her future husband.  They would exchange vows, and he would commit to serving and protecting her.  It would be his job to provide, love, and cherish her.  Everything would change as one man stepped aside, to let another love his little girl and become the man that she had always prayed for.

But one thing would always ring true, Brandy would always be her daddy’s little girl.

Brandy and Andrew got married in the gorgeous Virginia Countryside at the Cousiac Manor in Lanexa County.  At the end of October, with the leaves changing and the air turning crisp when evening comes, it was the perfect excuse to cuddle close to the one you love and cherish the commitment that Andrew and Brandy made to each other.  Surrounded by their most precious family and friends, they promised themselves to each other by the water bank and danced the night away under the stars.  Their day was perfect in ohhhhhh so many ways!  From the precious moments shared between Brandy and her daddy, to the countless other beautifully planned details– this Autumn wedding was absolutely wonderful!

sharpewedding_0031sharpewedding_0044These gowns were three different styles, but the same beautiful shade of plum!sharpewedding_0054sharpewedding_0042sharpewedding_0030sharpewedding_0060sharpewedding_0056This bouquet was an instant Fall favorite!!  Black Creek florists did a SUPERB job!sharpewedding_0050sharpewedding_0045sharpewedding_0040sharpewedding_0048sharpewedding_0047sharpewedding_0043Brandy, looking up at her gorgeous gown….sharpewedding_0052sharpewedding_0039sharpewedding_0061Ahh!!sharpewedding_0051sharpewedding_0037sharpewedding_0059sharpewedding_0062sharpewedding_0035sharpewedding_0058sharpewedding_0041Brandy, you are the most perfect bride!sharpewedding_0012sharpewedding_0027 sharpewedding_0025 sharpewedding_0026So much lovely!sharpewedding_0028 sharpewedding_0011A first look with her daddy…sharpewedding_0138sharpewedding_0140 sharpewedding_0142sharpewedding_0146Cue the tears…sharpewedding_0143This image is a forever favorite… look at Brandy’s daddy!!sharpewedding_0145sharpewedding_0141sharpewedding_0147 sharpewedding_0001sharpewedding_0053How stunning are these florals!!??sharpewedding_0003sharpewedding_0009sharpewedding_0055sharpewedding_0006sharpewedding_0008 sharpewedding_0033sharpewedding_0005These ladies were so captivating!!sharpewedding_0010sharpewedding_0032sharpewedding_0007sharpewedding_0020The groom!!!sharpewedding_0018 sharpewedding_0017sharpewedding_0014sharpewedding_0013 sharpewedding_0016Studs 🙂sharpewedding_0019 sharpewedding_0015sharpewedding_0024 sharpewedding_0023The full bridal party!! sharpewedding_0021sharpewedding_0100 sharpewedding_0102Ceremony time!!sharpewedding_0103sharpewedding_0101  sharpewedding_0104 sharpewedding_0105 sharpewedding_0107sharpewedding_0106Here come the BRIDE! sharpewedding_0108 sharpewedding_0109sharpewedding_0110sharpewedding_0111sharpewedding_0113sharpewedding_0112sharpewedding_0114sharpewedding_0116sharpewedding_0120sharpewedding_0119sharpewedding_0121sharpewedding_0122sharpewedding_0123sharpewedding_0118sharpewedding_0115You may now kiss the BRIDE!!!sharpewedding_0126sharpewedding_0128Hubby + Wifey for LIFEY! sharpewedding_0127  Bride + Groom Portraits!!sharpewedding_0073sharpewedding_0087sharpewedding_0067sharpewedding_0076sharpewedding_0099sharpewedding_0081Brandy– you are so stunning!sharpewedding_0084sharpewedding_0098sharpewedding_0074Love those laughs!sharpewedding_0079sharpewedding_0097sharpewedding_0071sharpewedding_0070sharpewedding_0082sharpewedding_0096sharpewedding_0078sharpewedding_0086Sweet snuggles…sharpewedding_0094sharpewedding_0032sharpewedding_0083sharpewedding_0091sharpewedding_0090sharpewedding_0064sharpewedding_0093sharpewedding_0089sharpewedding_0085sharpewedding_0066One of my favorites…sharpewedding_0092sharpewedding_0091sharpewedding_0088sharpewedding_0074sharpewedding_0065LOVE LOVE LOVE!sharpewedding_0080sharpewedding_0130sharpewedding_0132 sharpewedding_0129sharpewedding_0134Loved these cupcakes from Carytown Cupcakes!!sharpewedding_0135sharpewedding_0131sharpewedding_0133 sharpewedding_0136sharpewedding_0148sharpewedding_0149First dance as husband and wife!sharpewedding_0151 sharpewedding_0150sharpewedding_0160sharpewedding_0153sharpewedding_0155sharpewedding_0152Daddy daughter dance…. ahhh!!sharpewedding_0156sharpewedding_0157Precious…sharpewedding_0165sharpewedding_0163sharpewedding_0166sharpewedding_0167  sharpewedding_0168sharpewedding_0169Speeches 🙂sharpewedding_0171sharpewedding_0172sharpewedding_0174 Time to DANCE!sharpewedding_0184 sharpewedding_0186sharpewedding_0199sharpewedding_0175 sharpewedding_0185 sharpewedding_0188 sharpewedding_0189 sharpewedding_0190sharpewedding_0191  sharpewedding_0193sharpewedding_0192 sharpewedding_0194 sharpewedding_0196 sharpewedding_0201sharpewedding_0198sharpewedding_0200sharpewedding_0206 sharpewedding_0207sharpewedding_0203 sharpewedding_0209

 

Brandy + Andrew, I hope you had the most FABULOUS time in Charleston, South Carolina for your honeymoon!!! CONGRATS you two!!

xoxox

Anna Filly

VENDORS

Dress : David’s Bridal

Florist : Black Creek Florist 

Invitation Suites + Paperie : Basic Invite 

Photography : Anna Filly Photography

Ceremony Venue : Cousiac Manor ,Lanexa, Virginia

Reception Venue : Cousiac Manor  Lanexa, Virginia

Music + DJ : Bigndn D.J. Services  

Cake : Carytown Cupcakes 

Catering : Deep Run Roadhouse 

Bridesmaid Dresses : David’s Bridal

Groomsmen Attire : Men’s Warehouse

 

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